# WriteFreely

> A clean and minimalist federated blogging platform

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/writefreely
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/writefreely.json
- Website: https://github.com/writefreely/writefreely
- Category: CMS
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-03T17:07:52+00:00
- Catalog revision: `995597588`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/writefreely/writefreely
- Stars: 5283
- Forks: 407
- Open issues: 117
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Last push: 2026-11-01T22:23:10+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-03T16:25:40+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: CMS, markdown-cms, content-management-system, blogging-platform
Tech stacks: docker, go, golang, javascript

## Features
- Distraction-Free Editor – Focus on your words with a minimalist interface designed for pure writing. *(highlighted)*
- ActivityPub Integration – Connect your blog to the Fediverse and share your posts with Mastodon users. *(highlighted)*
- Lightweight Performance – Experience fast loading times and efficient self-hosting on any server. *(highlighted)*

## Description

WriteFreely is an open source blogging platform built for minimalist writing. It uses ActivityPub to connect with the Fediverse, enabling decentralized publishing and a distraction-free experience for authors and readers alike.

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